apricot or Greengage plum jam
“The complete package – imminently drinkable – this blend showcases the 2012 South Australian harvest very well indeed
The combination of the vineyard's schist soils and Tessa Laroche's precise
Medium body with silky tannins and fresh acidity
Mostly vinified in stainless steel with a small portion aged in large oak casks
AD HOC ‘Cruel Mistress’ Pinot Noir Carignan apricot or Greengage plum jamThe palate is silky, bright, and redfruited, opening with raspberry, red cherry, and wild strawberry lifted by fresh, medium acidity that keeps the wine lively and crunchy. Tannins are fine, soft, and lightly chalky, giving gentle structure without weight. The midpalate shows rose petal, subtle spice, cranberry leaf, and a cool quartzmineral thread, reflecting the Great Southerns coastal influence. The finish is light, fresh, and quietly savoury,